Easy breakfast dal recipe anyone can make

yellow lentils

🥗Healthier: red lentils

💰Cheaper: split peas

Red lentils cook faster and are often less expensive.

mustard oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil provides a healthier fat option.

bottle gourd

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: cabbage

Zucchini can be a good substitute in terms of texture.

green chili

🥗Healthier: bell pepper

💰Cheaper: jalapeño

Bell pepper offers flavor without the heat.

Prepare the bottle gourd by peeling and chopping it into small cubes.

Heat ghee in a pot over medium heat.

Add cumin seeds and let them sizzle for a few seconds.

Add chopped bottle gourd and sauté until tender.

Stir in moong dal, turmeric, and red chili powder; cook until the dal is tender.

Serve hot.

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